how many grams in a teaspoon of chia seeds?

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• How many grams in a teaspoon of chia seeds?
  Right around 3 g for a level teaspoon. Heaping runs closer to 4-5 g, but chia's small round shape means heaping varies less than with flatter seeds like flax. For nutrition tracking, 1 teaspoon contributes about 1.5 g of fiber and 0.6 g of ALA omega-3s — a tenth of the way to the often-cited 1-tablespoon daily target.
• Will a teaspoon of chia thicken a sauce or dressing?
  Mildly. A teaspoon (3 g) stirred into a small jar of vinaigrette will gel slightly over 20-30 minutes and help keep oil and vinegar emulsified. For a noticeable thickener in jam or chia ketchup you want a tablespoon or more — a teaspoon is closer to a stabilizer than a setting agent.
• Can I top yogurt or oatmeal with a teaspoon of dry chia?
  You can, and many people do. Dry chia on yogurt stays crunchy for the first few minutes, then absorbs surface moisture and softens to a tapioca-like bead. On hot oatmeal it gels almost immediately. If you dislike the gel texture, toast the seeds briefly in a dry pan and add them just before eating.

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